These Everyday Habits Could Lead To Heart Disease

Don’t Exercise Sparingly–Form A Routine

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Researcher David A. Gonzalez-Chica claimed that 70% of Americans don’t follow a regular exercise routine. You don’t need an intense workout to improve your heart. According to the British Medical Journal, even brisk walks can lower your chances of heart disease by 50%.

The American Heart Association claims that 30 minutes of exercise five days a week is enough to keep your heart healthy. A two-hour workout once every few weeks won’t cut it. Exercise not only regulates blood pressure, but it also kickstarts nitric oxide, which opens blood vessels.

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